Roseate Emperor Moth #3 is a warm, golden yellow—rich and saturated, but with a softness that keeps it grounded. It brings to mind the colour of sunlit wattle or late afternoon light on dry earth. There’s a slight orange undertone running through it, lending it the depth of marigold or golden ochre without becoming brash. The sheen of the yarn gives it a subtle glow, enhancing its warmth and adding dimension. This is a generous, luminous colour that pairs beautifully with both deeper and brighter shades—confident, sun-warmed, and full of life. Brighter than these photos suggest and very reminiscent of Saffron.
Fibre Information
4 ply, sock or fingering yarn. 100 gms gives you 400 metres
Darjeeling yarn: 80% Merino, 20% Nylon
Beautifully soft and just the right amount of nylon for a pair of socks. This also makes a gorgeous shawl or other wearable object.
It is recommended that you hand wash in cool to lukewarm water with a wool wash to prevent dissociating. Slight bleeding may occur but should not affect the final colour. The merino is superwash but the dyes not. (However, I'm not hand washing my socks so there!)
